Roberto ‘Hands of Stone’ Durán He reappeared in public again to accompany Mike Tyson at an autograph signing held last weekend in Virginia by Fiterman Sports Group after undergoing successful surgery for a heart problem in March.
In a post on his Instagram account, Manos de Piedra Durán He posted an image with Tyson at the event and expressed that he is improving every day. In addition, he took the opportunity to thank all the messages of support he has received since his intervention.
“Good morning family. Every day improving, and grateful to my God and all the loving messages from him. over here I am sharing with my friend that I love very much Mike Tyson. Next time I’ll go shirtless. They are wanted for free. “Hands of Stone,” wrote the former champion of four weight divisions.
Mike Tyson, who is promoting his fight with Jake Paul on July 20, was happy with the presence of the veteran boxer and He posted a photo on his social networks where he kisses her hand as a sign of respect and affection.
“Thank you Campeó, you are loved.”responded the monarch of four weight divisions in Iron Mike’s post.
Roberto ‘Manos de Piedra’ Durán suffered a complete atrioventricular (AV) block that, according to the Congenital Heart Diseases portalis a heart disorder that It affects the system of electrical impulses that control the rhythm and frequency of the heartbeat. For this reason, the Panamanian was implanted with a pacemaker so that his heart could function normally.
Manos de Piedra is a member of the boxing Hall of Fame and is also listed as one of the best pound for pound fighters in history. The Panamanian participated in eight different weight divisions, but He was only champion in four of them: lightweight, welterweight, super welterweight and middleweight.
Durán’s nickname It is due to his powerful punch and aggressive style in the ring. He also had good defense, reflexes and quickness. Furthermore, the boxer born in Panama is remembered for starring in a trilogy with Sugar Ray Leonard in which he was able to emerge victorious only once.
Roberto ‘Manos de Piedra’ Durán, 72, finished his professional career with a record of 103 wins (70 wins by knockout), 16 losses and no draw.
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